Famous songs recommended for musical beginners

The Sound of Music — The Sound of Music (Opening Scene from The Sound of Music)Julie Andrews

Opening Scene – The Sound of Music (1965)

Captain von Trapp and his children, and Maria, a novice nun who comes to be the children’s governess.

This work weaves their beautiful story into a musical.

Sharing the same title as the film, this song plays in a memorable opening scene where Maria sings against the backdrop of the beautiful Swiss mountains.

The Wizard of Oz — Somewhere Over the RainbowJudy Garland

Somewhere Over the Rainbow – The Wizard of Oz (1/8) Movie CLIP (1939) HD

The story woven by its translucent melody gently envelops our yearning for a utopia.

First introduced in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, this piece has since been sung by many artists not only as a number within the film, but as a standalone work.

Its heartwarming melody—familiar to almost everyone—and lyrics that portray a young girl’s pure wish for her dreams to come true speak to our hearts, giving us courage and strength.

It’s a song we highly recommend when you want to feel calm or are ready to take a new step forward.

Singin’ in the Rain ~ Singin’ in the Rain (Title Song)Gene Kelly

HD 1080p “Singin’ in the Rain” (Title Song) 1952 – Gene Kelly

A musical set in Hollywood during the transition from the silent era to the talkies.

Among the works, this one is the most famous.

Gene Kelly gives a passionate performance as Don, the protagonist who falls in love with Kathy, played by Debbie Reynolds.

He brilliantly expresses his elation through a tap dance in the rain.

My Fair Lady — I Could Have Danced All NightMarni Nixon

Marni Nixon Film “My Fair Lady” I Could Have Danced All Night

A story in which Audrey Hepburn transforms from a flower girl in the lower town into a beautiful lady.

She sings about the fluttering excitement that keeps her up at night as she falls in love with Professor Higgins, who provides the education necessary to become a lady.

It’s a scene where Audrey’s charm fills the silver screen.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) ~ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang)Dick Van Dyke

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang English lyrics

A film adaptation of the swashbuckling adventures a dreamy, slightly eccentric father tells his children.

In it, Chitty can transform into a boat or an airplane to help the protagonists.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a musical film released in 1968.

It stars Dick Van Dyke as Potts, a single father, who takes his two children on a picnic in a car named Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and the bedtime story he tells them there becomes the content of the film itself.

West Side Story — TonightMarni Nixon, Jim Bryant

West Side Story (5/10) Movie CLIP – Tonight (1961) HD

The Sharks and the Jets are rival street gangs at odds with each other.

A young man and woman from the opposing groups—Maria and Tony—fall in love, but their story ends in tragedy.

This comes from the classic musical that was hailed at the time of its release as a ‘modern Romeo and Juliet.’ Notably, Marni Nixon, who dubbed Natalie Wood’s singing for the role of Maria, was a singer who dubbed the vocals of many leading actresses in numerous musicals.

Cabaret (Cabaret) ~ Cabaret (Cabaret)Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli – Cabaret – Cabaret 1972

Set against a cabaret in Nazi Germany as the clouds of war gather, the dancer Sally sings and dances dynamically.

The lead role of Sally is played by Liza Minnelli.

Her mother is Judy Garland, famous for The Wizard of Oz and more.

It’s wonderful to have musical stars spanning two generations in one family.